A metatarsal fracture that is painless does not necessarily mean that it has healed. The initial healing of the fracture will take 3 to 6 months, and the healing will be determined mainly by X-rays.
1. Metatarsal fracture may cause pain and swelling in the foot, accompanied by impaired mobility. The pain of the fracture is mainly caused by the injury, or the movement of the fracture end, or edema. The pain is mainly caused by the injury, or the movement of the fracture end, or edema. The pain will gradually decrease or even disappear about 2-3 weeks after the injury, but the fracture has not healed at this time.
2. Metatarsal fractures take about 3 to 6 months to heal. To observe the healing of the fracture, X-rays can be repeated periodically, e.g., one month, three months, six months, etc. It is best to avoid the fracture until it has healed well. Until the fracture is well healed, it is best not to walk on the ground, as this may cause the fracture to re-displace and cause pain.